While fall is one of the best seasons to start gearing up for the holiday season, the first mark on the calendar arrives with Halloween, which is the day for all things spooky with a twist of fun. Whether you have a newborn or have growing kids, spooky season is one of the best times of the year due to the cozy vibe it has. Also, this is an awesome chance to show the kids your fun side and bond with them over Halloween specials that you enjoyed when you were a child. If you’re out of ideas and are wondering what to do at the last minute to make this day a memorable one for your kid, we’ve got ... read more
Settling Your Family in a New Home
Moving to a new house with kids in tow can be a bit of a nightmare. Right from the beginning, there’s a lot more to consider. First, you need to decide how many bedrooms you want, thinking very carefully about any future offspring, whether or not you want your kids to share and whether you’d like a guest room or some spare space for toys and all of the extra stuff that kids bring to your home. Then, the move itself is much harder. You can’t pack too much of their stuff in advance because they need everything. You’re not allowed to part with anything, because that toy that they haven’t set ... read more
Baby Balancing – A Crash Course in Raising Twins
Experiencing the first ultrasound in a pregnancy is a magical moment for both the mother and father. For a small majority of us, that moment will also come with a rush of mild panic if the ultrasound tech finds two heartbeats! Having twins is a blessing and I feel so grateful everyday for my two wee ones. However, let’s be honest, the months leading up to preparing to welcome not one but TWO babies into our lives included some panic, lots of preparation and a lot of wondering if I could handle it all. If you are expecting twins and you are feeling overwhelmed with how to cope, then read ... read more
Zoggs DC Super Heroes Collection
As a parent you sometimes think that you know a brand. You've bought their products yourself and also seen them being used by other parents. It's a brand that you're happy to buy and happy to recommend. You know and trust them. Then, as a blogger, you get the opportunity to work with said brand and look forward to doing so as you've been a satisfied customer of theirs for years. You go along to meet the brand, her more about them and see their latest product lines and at that point they absolutely blow you out of the water. Pun very much intended as that's exactly what Zoggs have done this ... read more
Making Your Kid’s Birthday Unforgettable
Picture Source Every parent worries at this time of year. Your child’s birthday is approaching. And you have to somehow top whatever you did last year just to make them happy. Of course, ironically, you’re probably giving this far more thought than your child. Whilst birthdays are definitely important to children, the only thing they care about is having a fun time with their loved ones. They might not say it but that’s the truth. So here are some tips on making your kid’s birthday unforgettable. The party. First of all, any great birthday requires planning. “I know that,” you say. ... read more
DJs Play Park – Soft play in Hemel Hempstead
Soft Play is one of those worlds that you don't encounter until you have children. But once you do have children you soon get to know what to look for in a soft play centre. Ever since Little Miss C was tiny we've been going to DJs Jungle in St Albans and both kids absolutely love it there. I was therefore thrilled to hear about the new sister soft play centre that they are about to open in Jarman Square (or Jarman Park as we oldies all know it!) in Hemel Hempstead - DJ's Play Park. The wonderful thing about DJs for me is that it is run buy someone who actually has kids. Helen and her ... read more
Celebrating the weekend with Weekend Box and Snazaroo
Parenting can be tough at times. Especially if your kids seem to think that you model yourself on that Pinterest and Instagram mum, who always has a new craft activity or similar lined up ready to do at a moment's notice. Reality is that your child is likely to ask to do something, you begrudgingly agree to their crafty ideas and start rummaging in drawers, cupboards and boxes to find everything they need. Half way through the project the child, or children, will suddenly declare that they need something else to complete their masterpiece so you then start plouging through the entire contents ... read more
Protect Your Kids From The Dangers Of Lyme Disease
There’s nothing better than venturing outside with your kids and seeing them enjoying the great outdoors, frolicking in the park, jumping in puddles and crunching the early autumn leaves underfoot. However, there is an underlying threat that we rarely consider as it is nearly invisible to the naked eye: the tick. More often than not, you’ve heard about ticks afflicting pets such as cats and dogs, but they can also bite humans especially in areas of parkland where your kids enjoy playing. Ticks can be carriers of Lyme disease, a hugely debilitating illness that can cause muscle pain, swollen ... read more
The Family That Cooks Together, Stays Together
We usually think of the kitchen as a place where adults prepare meals and children just grab snacks, but it doesn’t have to be that way. In fact, it might be better if it’s not that way: studies have shown that there are a host of benefits to getting the whole family involved in the cooking process, including improved family bonds, greater child responsibility, and healthier meals. If you think it might be time for your child to roll up their sleeves and help you in the kitchen, read on: we have a bunch of reasons that will (hopefully) convince them it’s the right thing to do. Source: ... read more
Teaching Children The Importance Of Values And Character Development
If you’re a parent and wondering what’s the right age to teach your children morals and how to behave with other people, it may be sooner than you think. Many parents often feel as if they don’t want to have long talks about values with their children until they have a reasonable mental capacity to fully understand what they’re teaching. However, children are given far less credit than they should be, because their minds may be young, but they absorb lessons like a sponge. You should start as soon as they can comprehend the basics of life, and the necessity of human interaction with the other ... read more